1. And now, my son Mathusala, I have shown thee everything; and _the
account of_ every ordinance of the stars of heaven is finished.
2. He showed me every ordinance respecting these, which _takes place_ at
all times and in all seasons under every influence, in all years, at the
arrival and under the rule of each, during every month and every week.
_He showed me_ also the decrease of the moon, which is effected in the
sixth gate; for in that sixth gate is its light consumed.
3. From this is the beginning of the month; and its decrease is effected
in the sixth gate in its period, until a hundred and seventy-seven days
are completed; according to the mode of computation by weeks,[183]
twenty-five _weeks_ and two days.
4. _Its period_ is less than that of the sun, according to the ordinance
of the stars, by five days in one half year[184] precisely.
5. When that _their_ visible situation is completed. Such is the
appearance and likeness of every luminary, which Uriel, the great angel
who conducts them, showed to me.
Footnote 183:
_according to the ordinance of the week._
Footnote 184:
_in one time._